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The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star Tudor hotel near Bluewater Health

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A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway, a brick facade, and a landscaped garden area.
A modern living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden ceiling, and potted plants.
A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, featuring gold and white table settings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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283 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, ON, N7T5V4
  • Place, Imperial Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Andrew S. Brandt Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ontario Court of Justice
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with blinds, a map on the wall, and a radiator.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a beige sofa, a blue ottoman, a desk with a computer and a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a brick accent wall.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with blinds, a map on the wall, and a radiator.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with blinds, a map on the wall, and a radiator.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a countertop and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a round table, grey and yellow chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Sarnia

City center stay.You'll find Bluewater Health and Ontario Court of Justice within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Canatara Beach and Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Blue Water Bridge is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Imperial Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rainbow Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Andrew S. Brandt Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ontario Court of Justice - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Germain Park - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sarnia Station - 6 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lola's Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shelby's Legendary Shawarma - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bad Dog - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5-star Tudor hotel near Bluewater Health
The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Tudor Sarnia hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1963
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 84 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sarnia hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Null
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not accept debit cards at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 9 2026 to November 15 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Drawbridge Hotel Sarnia
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia, Ontario
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia
Insignia Hotel Sarnia
Drawbridge Sarnia
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia Ontario
Insignia Sarnia
Insignia Resort Sarnia
The Insignia Hotel Sarnia
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia
The Insignia Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to the airport?

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is 6.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Nov 22, 2026 start from $118, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

How close is The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (6-min drive) from Canatara Beach and Park and 2.4 mi (5-min drive) from Christina Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway Casinos Sarnia (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a pool?

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features an indoor pool. The property will be renovating one of the pools from November 9 2026 to November 15 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a restaurant?

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is home to Legacy Restaurant, which features Fusion cuisine.

Does The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to downtown Sarnia?

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Sarnia.

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 780 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay, and hope to do it again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed here a few times and all been great stays. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love it here Great pool and bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location in sarnia and attentive staff.. loved the breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, nice staff, close parking, yummy food and bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and staff very helpful. Pool and weight room very relaxing and luved sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is always awesome and the facility and pool area are exceptional. It is my Favorite stop over when I’m Sarnia. So we’ll located so you can walk to everything fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property, clean rooms and great amenities! Walking distance to local restaurants, which was very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel. Nice rooms. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. It would even be better if they had an EV charger.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay only hotel I book in sarnia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and nice. The pull out couch was small but it was fine for the kids. Parking was easy and the area around the hotel was nice with food within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property with nice rooms and a great gym.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a beautiful hotel. Everything was top notch. The exercise room and pool were very nice and the guest room was so clean and well appointed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoy staying at insignia hotel. Especially the indoor pool. Rooms are modern and comfortable, and stuff is kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location. Walking distance to restaurants. Many gems ! Cam Chinese restaurant incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, location was perfect for our needs, very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, hotel spotless, pool area was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel! Clean and comfortable. An unexpected gem in Sarnia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The pool was fantastic, the rooms were spotless and cozy. Fabulous location. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The is a beautiful hotel. Clean, well maintained, environmentally friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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